On 6/27/11, my 61 year old wife had emergency surgery on her spine to remove anabscess due to a staph infection. Two days later another surgery was performed on the lower cervical area. Four discs were removed and fused with a plate. Cage also implanted in anterior section of neck. More surgery may be recommended. We are going to seek a second opinion if more surgury is suggested. Looking for a neurosurgen who is top-notch and provides excellent follow-up. We live in Western PA about an hour south of Erie, PA. So, Pittsburgh , Cleveland, Erie and even Buffalo are options. Thanks.